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Top EU official questions Trump's trustworthiness over Greenland threat
In a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Von der Leyen said that Trump's planned new tariffs over Greenland are a mistake especially between long-standing allies
 "Top EU official questions Trump's trustworthiness over Greenland threat")
Asean won't endorse election in military-ruled Myanmar, says Malaysia
Citing concerns over the lack of inclusive and free participation, Malaysian Foreign Minister said Asean leaders decided at their summit in October not to send observers to Myanmar
 "Asean won't endorse election in military-ruled Myanmar, says Malaysia")
Australia Parliament debates anti-hate speech, gun laws after Bondi attack
The proposed laws would create new restrictions on gun ownership and anti-hate speech laws would enable hate groups that don't fit Australia's definition of a terrorist organisation to be outlawed
 "Australia Parliament debates anti-hate speech, gun laws after Bondi attack")
Islamic State group claims attack on Kabul restaurant that killed 7
The attack happened at a Chinese restaurant in the Shahr-e-Naw district in the city, according to police spokesperson Khalid Zadran
 "Islamic State group claims attack on Kabul restaurant that killed 7")
US-Europe have 'never been closer', says Bessent despite Greenland crisis
On Saturday, Trump announced a 10 per cent import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations that have rallied around Denmark in the wake of his push for US to take over Greenland
 "US-Europe have 'never been closer', says Bessent despite Greenland crisis")
Trump heads to Davos to pitch how he'll make housing more affordable
Trump's attention in his first year back has been less on pocketbook issues and more fixed on foreign policy with conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine and Venezuela
 "Trump heads to Davos to pitch how he'll make housing more affordable")
China's birth-rate woes shows its age-old struggle to manage 'the masses'
Birth rate numbers released Monday, the lowest since Mao's Communists established the People's Republic in 1949, are the latest development in a millennia-long struggle in China
 "China's birth-rate woes shows its age-old struggle to manage 'the masses'")
Luxury real estate brothers to face trial in New York sex trafficking case
The latest iteration of the indictment, filed Thursday, accuses brothers of showering women with free travel and luxury accommodations before drugging and raping them in vacation destinations
 "Luxury real estate brothers to face trial in New York sex trafficking case")
US judge refuses to block Trump admin's 7-day notice rule for ICE visits
The judge also concluded that the January 8 policy is a new agency action that isn't subject to her prior order in the plaintiffs' favour
 "US judge refuses to block Trump admin's 7-day notice rule for ICE visits")
European leaders question US security as trust fades a year into Trump 2.0
A year into Trump 2.0, Europe's faith in the strength of the transatlantic bond is fading fast- for some, it's already disappeared
 "European leaders question US security as trust fades a year into Trump 2.0")
North Korea's Kim Jong Un dismisses vice premier over factory project
Kim blamed vice premier Yang Sung Ho for causing unnecessary man-made confusion in a speech marking the completion of a first-stage modernization project at the Ryongsong Machine Complex
 "North Korea's Kim Jong Un dismisses vice premier over factory project")
Prez Sheinbaum addresses concerns over US military activity near Mexico
Security officials from both countries are scheduled to meet again Friday in an effort to continue delivering tangible actions to strengthen security cooperation
 "Prez Sheinbaum addresses concerns over US military activity near Mexico")
Chile battles deadly wildfires that killed 19 people, left 1,500 homeless
Five large wildfires were still active Monday in the South American nation, with temperatures higher than usual due to a summer heat wave
 "Chile battles deadly wildfires that killed 19 people, left 1,500 homeless")
Spanish train collision: Death toll rises to 40 as rescue ops continue
Authorities are also focusing on attending hundreds of distraught family members and have asked for them to provide DNA samples to help identify victims
 "Spanish train collision: Death toll rises to 40 as rescue ops continue")
Blast at eatery in Afghanistan kills 7; several including women injured
The blast occurred near the restaurant's kitchen, the police spokesman said, and the cause was under investigation
 "Blast at eatery in Afghanistan kills 7; several including women injured")
Philippines finds new gas reserve in waters near South China Sea
The discovery of the gas reservoir northwest off Palawan province was significant and could eventually supply power to more than 5.7 million households annually, Marcos said Monday
 "Philippines finds new gas reserve in waters near South China Sea")
China's population falls 17% in 2025 despite policies to boost births
China's population of 1.4 billion continued to shrink, marking the fourth straight year of decrease, new government statistics show
Steel factory explosion in China's Inner Mongolia kills 2, hospitalises 84
The blast occurred at a Baogang United Steel plant in the city of Baotou around 3 pm local time Sunday and caused tremors in the surrounding areas.
 "Steel factory explosion in China's Inner Mongolia kills 2, hospitalises 84")
'Unconstitutional': Minneapolis mayor on troop deployment for ICE crackdown
It's ridiculous, but we will not be intimidated by the actions of this federal government, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said on Sunday
 "'Unconstitutional': Minneapolis mayor on troop deployment for ICE crackdown")
Syrian govt announces ceasefire with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces
The announcement comes as tensions between government forces and the SDF boiled over earlier this month, eventually resulting in a major push by government forces toward the east
 "Syrian govt announces ceasefire with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces")